2017 GPS Rosé, Rosebud Vineyard

The 2018 vintage of Rosé of Cabernet is a perfect shade of rose gold and has aromas of cranberry and some floral notes. The flavors are all about the fresh fruit. Strawberry, watermelon, and cranberry lead the way along with the finish of slightly green melon.

This medium bodied Tempranillo sports aromas of dried fig and Bing cherry with subtle brown sugar and dill nuances. Cherries repeat on the palate along with currants and plums, supported by supple fine-grained tannins.

This Horse Heaven Hills Mourvèdre, opens with aromas of blackberries, black raspberries and an underlying note of white pepper. Dark fruit characters are repeated on the palate, supported by lush, velvety tannins.

This Horse Heaven Hills Sangiovese starts with comforting aromas of warm cherry pie and baked plums with notes of vanilla bean. On the palate, flavors of raspberry and black currant dominate but subtle tones of anise and brown sugar peek through while dusty tannins give the wine substance.

This elegant Horse Heaven Hills Grenache displays bright aromas of cherries, cranberries, and pomegranate with just a hint of vanilla. On the palate, red fruits are repeated, while silky tannins and a touch of acid lend balance.

Medium in body, this Horse Heaven Hills Chardonnay, begins with beautiful aromas of golden peach, melon and mango complemented by hints of vanilla, caramel & buttercream. Flavors of ripe, tropical fruits are framed by lively acidity and joined by a creamy mouthfeel.

This dense and concentrated Merlot shows an array of aromas ranging from black raspberry to black cherry, with notes of caramel and cola lingering in the background. A core of pomegranate and blackberry on the palate gives a perception of sweetness, supported by silky tannins, ends with a generous, persistent finish.

This Syrah is deeply complex and layered. It opens with aromatics of blackberries, blueberries, cedar and floral hints of dried violets. The palate is dense and savory; full of blue fruits, black pepper, black olive and savory herbs and spices.

For the Austral this year, we co-fermented a blend of Roussanne, Marsanne, and Viognier together in a barrel. The result is a seamless, rich wine. We layered tank-fermented Grenache Blanc and Roussanne for brightness while a touch more of Viognier from barrel brought ripe stone fruit and texture.